Jeanette Jackson Silbaugh
New Salem
Jeanette “JJ” Jackson Silbaugh, 69, of New Salem, passed away peacefully, in her home, Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
She was born November 30, 1956 in Uniontown.
A lifelong resident of Fayette County, Jeanette was known for her strong spirit, generous heart, and deep love for her family and horses.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Silbaugh; her parents, Bertie and Edward George Jackson, Sr.; her sister, Lucille Hill; and her brothers, Edward G. Jackson II, William James Jackson, and Robert Keith Jackson; nephew, William Hill Jr.; niece, Stephanie Czesnowski.
She is survived by her stepdaughter, Jeanine Silbaugh Butner and son-in-law, Isaac Butner; stepgranddaughter, Erin Silbaugh; her great- grandchildren, Oliver Quinn and Jordan Silbaugh; her stepchildren, Noreen, Jamie, and Geralyn; her brother, Donald Wayne Jackson; her sister, Alana M. Jackson-Tunforss (Larry); brother-in-law, William Hill Sr.; nieces / caregivers, Adria Lynn Logan and sons Raymond and Ryan, and Kelly Hill and daugters Claire and Lila Reozzoly; and many more nieces and nephews and friends.
Jeanette and her husband proudly owned and operated Lazy S Riding Stable in Farmington, where she shared her lifelong passion for horses with the community. She was also the former owner of the Chalk Hill Motel.
She loved searching for antiques and unique treasures and donated several meaningful pieces to Fort Necessity, reflecting her appreciation for local history. She loved shopping and her dog, Lucy Mae.
Jeanette will be remembered for her determination, humor, and generous spirit. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, Monday, February 16, from 11 a.m. until the hour of the funeral service at 2 p.m., with Pastor Ronald Hickle officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.